*blankly* He's a Harper, sure, but he's special ops, too. *lowers his voice again even though they're alone and there's no chance of being overheard this time* You know the king has never trusted Salgant. He allows him the Harp duties, in name, but I sign off on all important decisions and always have. It's my House, Glorfindel. All of this has been need-to-know, naturally.
*gazes at some point past you* You're Intelligence. Read Yates' file if you don't believe me.